civil rights

Societies don’t just fail to accommodate disability — they can be actively disabling in themselves.

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A ‘tough on crime’ political culture tends to bring the same solution to every crisis: harsher laws. That’s a problem.

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The brutal crackdown on student protesters revealed the totalitarian aims of the prime minister and the resilience of belief in democratic freedoms.

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Malaysia’s move to amend citizenship laws marks progress for gender equality, but the non-retrospective nature raises concerns.

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Current refugee and human rights law principles still apply when climate change and disasters amplify the risk of displacement.

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Parliament has the power to enshrine human rights protections in federal law. Proposals are on the table.

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When policies supporting LGBT staff clash with local realities, some companies back down, while others find a way to bridge the divide.

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There are exceptions in India’s current round of electioneering rhetoric against Muslims that prove the country is still united in diversity.

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With a vast number of citizens around the world voting for leaders and legislatures this year, much will depend on their trust in the electoral process.

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India’s new code throws into doubt whether its citizens are truly protected from the arbitrary exercise of power by public officials.

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Efforts to address social issues risk being co-opted for political gain or used to further divisive agendas.

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